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1450 DW

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1450 DW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,332 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,830 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 82,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 77,462 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 77,456 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,610 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,837 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 38,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,694 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 32,555 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,699 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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1450 DW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1450 DW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1450 DW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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